In Fairbanks North Star Borough there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 72.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Fairbanks North Star Borough are not shown.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fairbanks North Star Borough is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 72.88% of Fairbanks North Star Borough. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is GCI. Call one of the companies with service in Fairbanks North Star Borough above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fairbanks North Star Borough home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 72.88% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairbanks North Star Borough you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.72% of Fairbanks North Star Borough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.99%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.59% of Fairbanks North Star Borough homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairbanks North Star Borough, along with details on where in Fairbanks North Star Borough and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 72.88%, or 69,716 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, north, central, northwest, east, southwest, and south Fairbanks North Star Borough area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairbanks North Star Borough.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbanks North Star Borough can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Fairbanks North Star Borough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Fairbanks North Star Borough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairbanks North Star Borough cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairbanks North Star Borough is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Fairbanks North Star Borough Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairbanks North Star Borough or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fairbanks North Star Borough compare to the rest of Alaska?
Cable internet speeds in Fairbanks North Star Borough are much faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 0.00 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,500 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Alaska is 0.00% versus 72.88% in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairbanks North Star Borough are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Slope Borough, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Nome Census Area, AK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wicomico County, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Elmore County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Josephine County, OR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Christian County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Calvert County, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Burke County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bowie County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds